The President provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the overall operational, commercial, and financial performance of the manufacturing organization. Working closely with the executive team, the President translates business vision into concrete operational strategies, drives continuous process improvement, oversees high-standard safety and production quality, and ensures sustainable profitability across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Develop and execute multi-year business strategies, operational plans, and revenue growth initiatives in alignment with Board and shareholder objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate performance across executive leadership (Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, HR, Engineering, and Quality).
- Cultivate a company culture centered around safety, innovation, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
2. Operations & Manufacturing Excellence
- Oversee plant operations, production scheduling, facility maintenance, and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
- Drive lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices (Kaizen) to optimize plant throughput, minimize waste, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Ensure strict adherence to quality assurance standards, ISO certifications, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
3. Financial Management & Growth
- Manage the full P&L responsibility for the manufacturing division/company.
- Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and cash flow strategies alongside the CFO.
- Identify expansion, merger/acquisition (M&A), and strategic partnership opportunities to increase market share and ROI.
4. Supply Chain & Commercial Strategy
- Oversee supply chain resilience, procurement strategies, vendor relationships, and inventory management to mitigate operational risks.
- Collaborate with Commercial and Sales leadership to drive key client relationships, entry into new markets, and product pricing strategies.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field. Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
- Experience:
- 15+ years of total progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 5+ years in a senior executive role (e.g., General Manager, Vice President of Operations, COO, or President).
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success managing full P&L, leading multi-site or high-volume plant operations, and delivering operational turnaround or revenue expansion.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), supply chain dynamics, EHS compliance, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite).
- Leadership Skills: Exceptional executive communication, strategic problem-solving, stakeholder management, and team development abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Overall P&L performance and EBITDA targets.
- Operational Efficiency (OEE, Yield, Scrap Rates, On-Time Delivery).
- Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) / Workplace Safety Metrics.
- Customer Quality & Retention Rates.
